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Army man to run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 50 days
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 1 (ANI): An Indian Army sportsperson started out on a mission on Thursday to run 4000 kilometres, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, in 50 days.
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COVID-19: 30 athletes test positive at NIS, SAI; No Oly bound sportsperson
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Amid the ongoing surge in coronavirus cases, the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru reported 26 and four positive cases respectively.
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Central govt helping athletes across the country to obtain maximum quota f
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday, in a written reply, informed Rajya Sabha that the central government is helping sportspersons across the country to obtain maximum quota for the Olympics and enhance their chances of winning medals.
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Sports Ministry provides Rs 2.5 lakh financial assistance to deaf tennis p
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has provided financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh to deaf tennis player Jafreen Shaik from the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) to continue her training despite hurdles in the quest to win a gol
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Showed empathy to boys because of adverse circumstances: Shastri
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 7 (ANI): India head coach Ravi Shastri said the team management showed empathy on players because of the unprecedented times forced by the coronavirus pandemic which curtailed the movement of people and being a sportsperson many of the cricketers could not
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Six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom joins Koo app
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): Six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom (51kg) on Wednesday became the country's first sportsperson to join the Made in India microblogging platform "KOO".
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J-K Sports Councils organises first-ever indoor volleyball league
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 21 (ANI): In an effort to encourage sportspersons and provide opportunities to youth from far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the J-K Sports Council has organised the first-ever indoor volleyball league in Srinagar.
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Haryana to provide Rs 5 lakh as 'preparation money' to Olympic qualifiers
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], February 11 (ANI): The Haryana Cabinet has decided to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs to the sportspersons as 'preparations money' who have qualified for Olympic Games, said State Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar on Wednesday.
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Incentives for sportspersons should be increased for winning medals in maj
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], January 27 (ANI): Odisha has been at the forefront of hosting major sports events, developing world-class infrastructure, sponsoring national teams, and strengthening its grassroots programs.
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Sportspersons extend Republic Day wishes to fans and loved ones
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The sports fraternity on Tuesday extended greetings to fans and loved ones on the occasion of India's 72nd Republic Day.
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Mouma Das, Sudha Singh among 7 sportspersons awarded Padma Shri
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Table tennis player Mouma Das and athlete Sudha Singh are among seven sportspersons awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India on the eve of the country's 72nd Republic Day.
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Nupuur Patil - Celebrity nutritionist who lost 30 kgs helps others achieve
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI/SRV Media): There are several misconceptions concerning the word diet, fitness and health. Celebrity nutritionist Nupuur Patil is dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap for people and changing the perception of the word diet.
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